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24 of the Best Thai Street Foods in Bangkok, Thailand

Street food is the beating heart of Thailand. A turn down every street is an assault on your senses. The sight of vendors grilling up marinated meats, the aroma of spicy curries in the air, the sound of metal clanging as someone woks up a savoury pad thai; street food is everywhere. This is Bangkok, home to the best Thai street food that you can find.

As the street food capital of the world, it’s really no surprise that Bangkok is full of street food on quite literally every corner. The list of all the incredible Thai street food in Bangkok could go on forever, it’s unfathomable. But, with anything this good, you’ve got to start somewhere. That’s why we’ve narrowed down this near impossible list to 24 of the best of the best, most popular street food in Bangkok, including where to find them and how much you’re likely to pay in baht.

So, get ready for your mouth to water and your stomach to grumble, because we’ve got your list of the top 24 best Thai street foods in Bangkok right here.

24. Kuay Teow Reua

Two bowls on wooden table, boat noodles and crispy pork skin
Boat noodles are dangerously addictive, and at around 50¢/bowl, you can’t go wrong

These famous little bowls of noodles are called kuay teow reua, or simply, boat noodles. Historically, they were served from boats to small canoes passing along the canals between Bangkok and Ayutthaya, hence the name, boat noodles!

Each bowl is rich and packed with flavour, despite their small size, with a broth made from pigs’ blood and fragrant herbs. Flavours like galangal, Thai basil, coriander, cilantro, garlic, anise, chilli, pandan, cinnamon, vinegar and soy sauce enrich the broth.

It was practical when serving these Bangkok noodles from within the canals to do so in tiny bowls. This practice continues to this day, and has actually become part of the appeal. At an average of only ฿16/bowl, the key is to get a few bowls to satisfy your hunger and add them all into one. Don’t be afraid to order a few, you’ll see locals with stacks of bowls, like a game to see who has the most!

Name: Baan Kuay Tiew Ruathong
Address: 2/16-18 Phahonyothin Rd, Khwaeng Samsen Nai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///truck.benched.panels
Price: ฿16/bowl

23. Khai Jiao

Thai man cooking thai omelette in wok with bowls of vegetables on thai street cart
This Thai style omelette found all over the city can be enjoyed any time of day

Khai jiao is not your everyday omelette. Not only are they particularly fluffy and delicious, but they’re offered with a plethora of different ingredients to add in.

First, you’ll be given a little bowl to pack as high as you can with as many ingredients as your heart desires. Once full, hand them over to be mixed in with your eggs. These, meanwhile, have been thoughtfully seasoned with soy and fish sauce before being whisked up, all nice and fluffy.

After everything is all mixed in, your eggs will be cooked up in a way that they’ll end up all crispy and pleasantly greasy on the outside, while super fluffy and light on the inside. This is the sign of a truly well-made Thai omelette.

Served up on a bed of rice with sweet chilli sauce, khai jiao is more than just your average Bangkok street food snack, it’s a proper meal!

Name: Thai Style Omelette Khai Jiao Cart
Address: Convent Rd, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///lentil.hoaxes.journey
Price: ฿40

22. Gai Tod

three pieces of Thai street food fried chicken on blue metal table
Who can resist the greasy, crispy deliciousness that is fried chicken?

Almost every culture has their own version of fried chicken, it’s the chicken universal language! In Thailand, the gai tod, aka fried chicken, is some of the best.

Chicken wings and drumsticks are marinated in a special blend of spices and rice flour, then fried up in hot oil. Each piece comes out crispy and crunchy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. They’re often served with a spicy dipping sauce on the side, like nam jim.

Some of the best gai tod fried chicken in Bangkok can actually be found outside of a 7-Eleven, which are plentiful in Thailand. This is one of the ultimate spots for street food in Thailand, because believe it or not, the 7-Eleven’s are where all the action is.

Name: Gai Tod Hawker
Address: 104 Rang Nam Alley, Thanon Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///saloons.plotted.complain
Price: ฿30

21. Bua Loy

Ladle of colourful bua loy balls held above large pot
Colourful, chewy and smothered in coconut cream, this Thai dessert ticks all the boxes

Bua loy is a sweet and creamy, warm coconut milk dessert that’s full of chewy and colourful rice flour balls. Translating to ‘floating lotus’, the name refers to the little balls which float to the surface when cooked, resembling floating lotus flowers. If you’ve ever had a Taiwanese bubble tea, think tapioca balls in terms of texture.

In addition to these, your bowl of bua loy will also be packed with fresh taro, corn, massive chunks of coconut meat, and your choice of a fresh or salted egg.

What makes this unique treat extra flavourful is that the warm coconut milk has that incredible, Thai coconut cream flavour. It’s very similar to the coconut cream poured over mango sticky rice. Sweet, with a hint of saltiness to it that makes it so distinctly Thai. Bua loy is by far one of Thailand’s best street food desserts.

Name: Bua Loy Ket Kaew
Address: 536 Thanon Tanao, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///wiring.retire.straws
Price: ฿35

20. Gui Chai Tod

Man at hawker stall spooning gui chai tod into paper bowl
We love a good dumpling, don’t you?

In the Yaowarat Chinatown area of Bangkok, it’s hard to walk around on an empty stomach. With so much of the best street food in Thailand at your fingertips, you won’t walk far without some delicious temptation.

Gui chai tod are a Bangkok street food that you may just stumble upon, and when you do, make sure you don’t miss the chance to taste these delicious dumplings.

Gui chai tod are crispy, garlicky dumplings that are packed to the brim with chives. Usually served in at least three different varieties, including taro, we recommend getting a combo of all three. Sticky and chewy, fried up to tasty perfection, the number of chives in gui chai tod will have you leaving the stall with the most incredible breath.

Name: Fried Chives Jae Noi Yaowarat
Address: 644 Charoen Krung Road, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///player.official.dinner
Price: ฿33

19. Khao Moo Dang Moo Grob

Plate of crispy and bbq pork on bed of rice covered in savoury sauce
This Thai-Chinese delicacy of different cuts of pork over a bed of rice is a must in Bangkok

This plate of deliciousness is khao moo dang moo grob, a must try dish in the Yaowarat Chinatown area of Bangkok. The star of the meal is a toss-up between the juicy, tender cuts of pork or the savoury, homemade barbecue sauce that’s poured all over.

One thing’s for sure, this dish is a flavour bomb!

Both crispy pork belly (sui yuk) and barbecue pork (char siu) are served over a bed of rice, with lap cheong Chinese sausage and a bright orange medium boiled egg on the side. Everything is covered in a generous helping of that incredible barbecue sauce made of pork broth, peanuts, sesame and garlic. This is a sublimely savoury, sticky substance that ties the whole dish perfectly together.

Si Morakot is where we recommend trying khao moo dang moo grob. This hawker turned food stall has been around for over 70 years, serving their old, traditional recipe.

Name: Si Morakot
Address: 80-82 Sukon 1 Alley, Talat Noi, Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///asset.toffee.selects
Price: ฿65

18. Sai Krok

Man on motorbike attached to thai street food cart selling dozens of strings of sai krok
This is another level of Thai street food, driving around for the customers

These little balls of sausage are sai krok. They’re an authentic specialty originally from Isaan in the northeastern part of the country that are now popular all over Thailand.

So, what exactly are these little beads of meat? They’re fermented sausages made of pork and glass noodles that have a very unique, strong and sour flavour. The sour fermentation is what really makes them so distinctive.

Sai krok look like large beaded necklaces when hanging up. You can usually find them grilling on a cart attached to a motorbike, the epitome of Thai street food. Their round, chubby links are hard to miss. Purchased as an order of four, they’re served in a bag with fresh, crunchy cabbage to eat with them.

Name: Sai Krok Hawker
Address: 138, 1-2 Soi Phetchaburi 10, Thanon Phetchaburi, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///sour.briefing.grading
Price: ฿10

17. Malang Tod

Large metal trays of several different kinds of roasted insects for consumption
Don’t be squeamish, insects are much more tasty than you might imagine

Fried insects are a popular snack in certain parts of the world. They’re full of protein and nutrients, and might be our future meat someday! Known as malang tod in Thai, they’re a local delicacy in Thailand.

The best place to find this particular Thailand street food is at a local market. The stall will most likely be selling a number of different insects that have been fried up. From small worms and grasshoppers, to crickets and massive water bugs, you’ll have many creepy crawlies to choose from.

Our favourite is grasshoppers. They’re usually fried up until they resemble the texture of a chip, without any softness you may be imagining. Crispy and crunchy, covered in a spray of soy sauce and sprinkled with spices, you can barely tell you’re eating a bug!

This might be a bit of an intense street food to some, but trust us, they’re well worth trying and a great little snack to munch on.

Name: Malang Tod Street Food Stall
Address: SE Corner of Victory Monument, Thanon Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///outfit.obeyed.sleepy
Price: ฿50/bag

16. Moo Dad Deaw

Large pile of moo dad deaw thai street food jerky
Dried pieces of pork and beef are hung up until they resemble a street jerky

Moo dad deaw is another great little affordable Bangkok street food to snack on while exploring the city that’s similar to jerky.

Small strips of pork and beef are first marinated, then hung on bamboo bracelets. Next, they’re sun-dried to take out the moisture of the meat and to start the curing process. Lastly, they’re fried in oil to finish off the whole process.

Through the drying and cooking, the texture of the meat becomes chewy and turns into a jerky-like consistency. Moo dad deaw has a subtle saltiness and savouriness to it from the marination that’s the perfect treat for any carnivore.

Grab as many as you’d like and they’ll just charge you per bracelet. Moo dad deaw is usually offered with some sticky rice that you can purchase on the side. This makes it more of a proper meal, while also mitigating some of the saltiness of the meat.

Name: Moo Dad Deaw Hawker
Address: Outside 15 Phaya Thai Rd, Thanon Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///nurses.products.vest
Price: ฿10/piece

15. Roti Gulay

Hand pouring can of condensed milk onto thai roti pancake popular thai street food
This is where your sweet tooth gets satisfied, the creamy roti gulay

Roti gulay, also known as Thai roti, is a very popular street food in Thailand. You can find stalls cooking it up all over the country, no matter what city you’re in, especially Bangkok. You can have it savoury or sweet, and we’ve gotta say the sweet ones are to die for.

Thai roti itself is a pan fried bread that’s similar to Indian paratha or Malaysian roti canai. It’s offered with a number of different fillings. One of the top choices is often banana with either Nutella or peanut butter. Whichever spread you choose, it gets super melty and gooey with the warm banana, an indulgent combo.

One of our favourites is banana with egg and fresh coconut meat. No matter which sweet ingredients you choose, however, your roti gulay will always be smothered in a generous helping of condensed milk to finish it off.

The crispiness of the fried roti with the soft and gooey filling is the perfect texture and flavour combo.

Name: Thai Roti Silom
Address: Convent Rd, Khwaeng Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///line.wisely.fewest
Price: ฿45

14. Bua Loy Nam King

Glutinous black sesame ball being squeezed by two hands on spoon
There’s always something comforting about chewy glutinous rice balls

There’s something about chewy, glutinous rice balls that are just so comforting. The little orbs you see here are bua loy nam king, black sesame rice balls in a spicy ginger tea.

The outer dough of glutinous rice is tender and chewy, similar to a mochi. The inside is full of a sweet, nutty, warm black sesame seed filling that oozes out with every bite. They’re served in a hot broth of sugary ginger tea that tastes so strong of ginger, it warms you up from the inside out.

Even though bua loy nam king technically falls in the dessert category, it can really be enjoyed any time of day, we won’t judge.

Name: ชูจิต บัวลอยน้ำขิง Chu Jit Bua Loy Nam King
Address: 332 Yaowarat Rd, Khwaeng Chakkrawat, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///unroll.grazed.sulk
Price: ฿45

13. Saku Sai Moo

Plastic container of clear, green, white and blue balls of saku sai moo
The savoury saku sai moo are both beautifully made and tasty

These translucent little balls are saku sai moo, a pork-stuffed tapioca dumpling that’s a sweet and savoury Thai street food snack.

The unique filling is made of seasoned ground pork, sweet pickled radish and peanuts. It’s covered with tiny tapioca pearls and steamed until sticky, giving saku sai moo their translucent appearance. The last step is to paint these chewy balls with fresh garlic oil to prevent them from sticking, and of course for garlicky flavour!

The colourful ones are made with tapioca starch and use butterfly pea flower or dragon fruit skin for natural colouring.

How do you eat saku sai moo? Either on their own or in a lettuce wrap with fresh chilli. However you taste them, they’re loaded with flavour, tender and chewy with a satisfying peanutty crunch.

This Thai street food is fairly elusive and can be hard to find, so when you do, make sure to grab some!

Name: Saku Sai Moo Street Food Stall
Address: Si Wiang, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///wool.drifter.handle
Price: ฿35

12. Poo Nim Tod

Paper container of fried soft shell crab with side of chilli sauce
Crispy fried soft shell crab is a delicacy of Thai street food

Poo nim tod is a popular Thailand street food snack of fried soft-shell crab. They’re the perfect crustacean for a snack because they can be easily eaten whole. You’ll find these tasty little crabs sold on the streets of Thailand, usually coupled with piles of tasty fried shrimp.

Poo nim tod is one of the must try street foods in Thailand. They’re meaty and tender on the inside, while nice and crispy and crunchy on the outside; the ultimate marriage of textures. Dipping the crabs into the spicy chilli sauce that comes with them is the finishing touch.

We recommend one of the most famous and delicious poo nim tod vendors in Bangkok, located in Silom. This shop is an institution in the area, now onto the second generation. They’re known to sell out, however, so make sure you arrive early to get some of these delicious soft-shell crabs before they’re all gone!

Name: Talay Tord Saladaeng
Address: Sala Daeng Road, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///ridge.honey.rooster
Price: ฿60

11. Hoy Tod

crispy fried batter and omelette with oysters on square plate
The unique hoy tod is a staple Thai street food

Behold the juicy oyster omelette, hoy tod. This is a dish best described as a slightly gooey, battered omelette packed with seafood. Sound a little strange? Yes. Tasty? Also, yes!

Hoy tod is a unique dish. Fresh oysters (or mussels) are cooked up with both egg and batter on a flat top grill. The batter really places hoy tod somewhere between an omelette and a pancake. The best part about this popular Thai street food is the oysters. Fresh, meaty, plump and juicy, they add heaps of flavour and texture to the dish.

Hoy tod is very similar to pad thai, the real difference is that you’re swapping out the noodles for oysters. No tamarind in this one though! Their similarities are what makes hoy tod often referred to as pad thai’s partner in crime.

Name: Hoi Tod Chaw Lae
Address: 25/5 Thong Lo, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///playing.lines.behaving
Price: ฿140

10. Kuay Teow Neua

Large vat of beef stew being stirred by two women in thai street food shop
How about a stew that’s been bubbling for over 40 years?!

Kuay teow neua is a popular Thai street food in Bangkok that directly translates to ‘Thai beef noodles’. Found especially in Bangkok, this is one of the richest bowls of Bangkok noodles you’ll eat.

A bowl of fresh rice noodles is packed with tender chunks of beef, strips of raw beef, and beef balls. Bean sprouts, coriander, garlic, Chinese spices, star anise, black pepper and cinnamon are but some of the herbs and spices that make the broth so rich, complex and fragrant in flavour.

The best place in the city to try these Bangkok noodles is at Wattana Panich. Here, they practice the art of perpetual stew and is a must visit to try the best kuay teow neua in Bangkok.

Name: Wattana Panich
Address: 336 338 Ekkamai Rd, Khlong Tan Nuea, Watthana, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///creeps.margin.putty
Price: ฿100

9. Pa Tong Go

Michelin guide man sitting on metal frame full of patongo Thai savoury donuts
The savoury-sweetness of pa tong go is everything you need

Pa tong go is a tasty little savoury Thai fried doughnut. This unassuming Thai street food snack might be simple, but it’s also oh-so-delicious.

It’s made from a sticky dough that’s cut into small rectangular pieces and stuck together two-by-two. The pairs are stretched out then plopped into boiling hot oil. Within seconds they float to the top and puff up, super fluffy and bubbly.

The end product is a beautifully golden doughnut that’s fluffy, light and airy on the inside, while deliciously crispy and crusty on the outside.

The best way to enjoy these crunchy guys is fresh and warm right out the oil, dipped in a sweet, gooey, Thai pandan custard. The Yaowarat Chinatown of Bangkok is where you’ll find the best pa tong go in the city. So good, they’re even mentioned in the Michelin Guide.

Name: Pa Tong Go Savoey
Address: 56 Yaowarat Road Samphanthawong, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///noodle.steadily.hats
Price: ฿50

8. Khao Gaeng

pink plate of yellow thai curry on bed of rice sitting on red plastic stool on street
There’s nothing more Thai than the creamy Thai curry, the king of Thai street food

Curry is one of the most popular Thai foods known outside of Thailand, along with pad thai. Thai curry and rice, or khao gaeng in Thai, is an incredibly flavourful dish that can be enjoyed in a multitude of different ways. At its core, this Thailand street food is made up of coconut milk, a protein, veggies or fruit, and aromatic herbs.

The base of any Thai curry is the curry paste. Chillies, garlic, lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, cilantro, shallots, Thai basil, coriander, cumin seeds, and shrimp paste are some of the most common ingredients. What makes khao gaeng so delicious, besides the obvious above, is the coconut milk. Velvety, creamy, rich and oh-so-coconutty, it creates a specific kind of curry.

One of the main differences that sets Thai curry apart from other curries around the world is the use of fresh ingredients. Herbs and aromatic leaves are used in lieu of a mix of dried spices.

The most popular variations of khao gaeng are green, yellow, red, panang and massaman, always served over rice.

As one of the most famous and popular Thai street foods, the best place you can get a Thai curry is from a local street vendor. Affordable and of great quality, this is the finest of street food in Thailand.

Name: Khao Gaeng Jek Pui ข้าวแกงเจ็กปุ๊ย (เจ๊เฉีย)
Address: 25 Mangkon Rd, Pom Prap, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///milkman.keys.fairness
Price: ฿50

7. Som Tam

Plate of papaya salad with peanuts and dried shrimp with chicken wing on metal table
If you like enough heat to blow your socks off, look no further than the papaya salad

One of the spiciest dishes you’ll taste in Thailand is som tam. This papaya salad is jam packed full of fresh ingredients and super spicy, raw chillies.

Som tam is made up of shredded raw green papaya, tomatoes, carrots, peanuts, dried shrimp, runner beans, palm sugar, tamarind pulp, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic and lots and lots of chillies.

Everything is added into a massive mortar and pounded, crushed, and mixed together with a pestle. The process of pounding is very important in Thai cuisine. It breaks down the ingredients and amplifies the flavours into something very intense. Quite possibly just enough to blow your socks off!

Som tam is a flavour bomb that encompasses the five main basic tastes of sour, bitter, salty, umami and sweet. It’s the perfect example of the balance and complexity of Thai cuisine, making it an extremely popular street food in Thailand.

Name: Som Tam Jay So
Address: Phiphat 2, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///custom.lays.times
Price: ฿100

6. Kanom Krok

Person scooping out khanom krok thai street food with spoon out of iron grill
Kanom krok is rich and creamy with the most distinct and delicious coconut flavour

Ah finally, the delicious kanom krok. This traditional Thai dessert is a delicious one. It’s sweet yet savoury, and one of the most incredible coconut-rice pancakes you’ll try.

Kanom krok is prepared by mixing rice flour, sugar and coconut milk together to form a runny batter. A second batter is made of the same ingredients except with salt added. The two batters are combined, then poured into and cooked in a heated mantle that looks like an indented iron pan.

As they cook, different ingredients are added to the tops of the halves before they’re plucked out. Taro, green onion and corn are most commonly used, making for the perfect savoury-sweet contrast.

After getting scooped out, two half balls of batter are stuck together to form one round globe. The outsides of these little balls are nice, golden and crispy, with the inside soft and gooey like pudding. The strong coconut flavour is reminiscent of the slightly salty coconut cream poured over mango sticky rice. The only way to describe it, is that it tastes like Thailand.

Name: Kanom Krok Food Stall
Address: Phetchaburi 7 Alley, Thung Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///picture.bossy.shunts
Price: ฿30

5. Pad Thai

Plate of shrimp pad thai on metal table with fresh spring onion and bean sprouts
Ah, the one and only pad thai, the most famous of all Thai noodles

Pad thai is quite possibly the most recognizable Thai street foods out there. As one of Thailand’s national dishes, it’s no wonder it’s so famous!

Pad thai is made with satisfyingly chewy rice noodles which will vary in size and thickness depending on where you get it from. It will come with your choice of protein, usually prawns, shrimp or chicken.

Every good pad thai starts with a fresh, rich egg cracked onto a searing hot gill to which the noodles and protein are added. Veggies and other ingredients slowly get added in: crunchy beansprouts, crisp green onions, acidic lime, oily peanuts, sweet sugar, firm tofu, sour tamarind, savoury fish sauce and salty dried baby shrimp. Everything is stir-fried up together and left with that unmistakeable wok hei, breath of the wok.

The forward flavour is by far the tamarind, giving these Thai Bangkok noodles a unique flavour unlike any other noodle. Pad thai is a tangy, sweet, savoury and nutty Thailand street food that’s both an affordable and quick meal found on many street corners.

When in Thailand, you can’t miss pad thai, it would be sacrilege!

Name: Pad Thai Shophouse
Address: 231/1 Phetchaburi 7 Alley, Thung Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///wept.land.piper
Price: ฿90

4. Khao Niao Mamuang

Plastic container of sticky rice with cut up mango on top covered in coconut cream
There truly isn’t anything quite like mango sticky rice

We’ve made it to the ultimate Thai dessert, the one dessert to rule them all, mango sticky rice, aka khao niao mamuang. Who can help but gush about how incredibly delicious, fresh and flavourful it is?

The gorgeous mango sticky rice starts with steamed glutinous sticky rice that’s made with a characteristic, sweet-yet-salty coconut cream that’s absorbed into the rice. A generous bed of this is topped with slices of ripe, juicy, sweet, fresh mango. To finish it all off, an extra portion of velvety coconut cream is poured all over, with a sprinkling of crunchy mung beans as the final touch.

Mango sticky rice is a comforting dish that you could seriously eat any time of day. It’s one of the top Thailand street foods to eat in Bangkok, and quite clearly, one of our personal favourites.

Name: Sticky Rice Joom Silom
Address: 4 Sala Daeng 1/1, Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///potions.marathon.however
Price: ฿100

3. Pad Kra Pao

Plate of thai holy basil stir fry with fried duck egg on wooden table
Pad kra pao is a Thai street food that is seriously loved by all

One of the most common and popular street foods in Thailand is pad kra pao, Thai holy basil stir-fry. This deliciously spicy Bangkok street food is named after the flavourful star ingredient, holy basil.

Minced meat (pork, chicken or beef), garlic, shallots, and spicy birds eye chillies are stir-fried together in a wok on a blazing-hot open flame. Soy and oyster sauce are added in with sugar to balance out the flavours.

The most distinct and characteristic flavour of the dish is that holy basil. This aromatic herb has an unmistakable peppery-anise flavour that gives pad kra pao its signature, fragrant taste. Served on a bed of rice with a freshly fried up duck egg, this is one savoury piquant dish.

The spiciness of the chillies and the flavour of the holy basil is what make this Bangkok street food so well-loved. It’s a dish you’ll find yourself coming back to over and over again.

Name: Phed Mark เผ็ดมาร์ค
Address: 300 Sukhumvit Rd, Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///dots.case.courtyard
Price: ฿129

2. Khao Kha Moo

plate with marinated pork knuckle with ladle of sauce pouring overtop
The rich braised pork knuckles of khao kha moo are the things dreams are made of

You can’t beat the rich taste and soft texture of slow cooked pork. Khao kha moo is an incredibly tasty, braised pork knuckle stew that’s the ultimate pork street food in Thailand.

Pigs’ trotters are stewed for hours in Chinese five-spice powder, as well as other herbs and spices. The deep and complex flavour of the spices combines with the slowly melting pork fat to create an incredibly rich broth. The flavour is savoury with a hint of sweetness to it that permeates into every layer of the meat.

After hours of stewing, the meat becomes so tender it completely falls off the bone. The skin, on the other hand, becomes incredibly succulent and soft, with a satisfying gelatinous texture. The overall flavour and texture of the meat is so rich and juicy, you’ll be tempted to drink the broth like a soup!

This popular Thai street food has a clear Chinese influence that gives khao kha moo a unique flavour.

When you order khao kha moo, you can choose the size of pork knuckle depending on how hungry you feel. Get it with a side of rice and pickled mustard greens to balance out the fatty richness of the dish. Served as breakfast, this is the perfect way to start your day of eating Bangkok street food.

Name: Jae Phon Lang Lerdsin
Address: 409, 11 ซอย Silom, Bang Rak, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///extra.twice.cursing
Price: ฿70

1. Tom Yum Goong

Bowl of orange tom yum soup with large prawn in bowl on wooden table
Each spoon of tom yum will remind you of all things Thailand

Finally, the number one Thai street food you’ll fall in love with is tom yum goong nam khon, a super spicy and ever-so-sour soup with prawns. This is one dish that you cannot leave Bangkok without trying.

Tom yum is immensely aromatic and fragrant, while also being deliciously spicy. It’s made with lemongrass, galangal, coriander, kaffir lime leaves, shallots, fresh lime juice, chilli and plenty of fish sauce.

You’ll find tom yum served a number of different ways. The basic version of tom yum nam sai is served as a clear broth. Tom yum nam khon is the much richer and creamier version, thickened with coconut milk, evaporated milk, or a combo of both. Tom yum goong is made with prawns. The version pictured here is the creamy tom yum goong nam khon. As far as we’re concerned, this is the tom yum you need in your life; nothing beats the creaminess of coconut milk with rich prawns.

Tom yum goong is the quintessential Thai street food. It’s full of all those traditional and typical fragrant and aromatic herbs that make Thai cuisine taste so distinct. The flavours don’t just remind you of Thailand, they are Thailand.

Name: Pe Aor Tom Yum Kung Noodle
Address: Phetchaburi 7 Alley, Thung Phaya Thai, Bangkok, Thailand
what3words: ///coining.tingled.owner
Price: ฿100

24 of Bangkok’s best street foods

There you have it, 24 of the best Thailand street foods in Bangkok. The list really could go on and on, but hey, you’ve gotta start somewhere!!

The number of different dishes you can try in Bangkok is unfathomable. As the hub and centre of the country, here you can find dishes from all over Thailand, not just Bangkok. Our recommendation is to always explore the local areas and just see what you can find. Follow the locals, eat where they do. Check out the busy stalls and see what they’re cooking up. Follow your nose and taste what entices you!

As the street food capital of the world, we can guarantee you won’t find yourself short of incredibly tasty Thai street food options when exploring Bangkok.

If you’re interested in diving deeper into the street food of Bangkok, then click below to watch our top 24 video showcasing all these delicious Bangkok street foods.

*Disclaimer* Hungry Two Travel assumes no responsibility or liability for growling stomach, salivation or intense cravings.



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